Ultrasound in Medical Education Scientific Session 1
Improving the Ultrasound Research Process for Medical Students with Development of a Funded Ultrasound Research Interest Group
Sunday, April 7, 2024
9:42am – 9:49am
Location: 410
Authors: Ryan Brankovic, The Ohio State University College of Medicine Sonya Sasmal, The Ohio State University
Ultrasound in medical care has expanded dramatically in the 21st century since point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has become a part of many specialty practices. This expansion is reflected in the ultrasound ecosystem at Ohio State. Students are engaged in ultrasound leadership through an interest group infrastructure, advanced 4th year elective, and specialty specific communities of practice. These leadership and educational contributions by medical students often go unrecognized in academia although the potential exists. Administrating research teams across the medical education spectrum in a deliberate manner involves planning, coordinating, communicating, and tracking to ensure scholarly outcomes of projects. An Ultrasound Research Interest Group (USRIG) was designed to increase presentations and eventual publications of new ideas and innovation.